Yes, here we have talked about sand boarding, kayaking, trekking, backpacking, mountain biking and general adventures in Peru, but we had not yet mentioned surfing. Well, guess what? Surfing is a very popular sport in Peru, up and down the Pacific Coast.
Surfers from all over the world make the trip to Peru every year. Pico Alto and Punta Rocas, just south of Lima rock 30-40 ft waves, Chicama in the north sports the longest left in the world. Not bad, for a not-so-popular wave. Even Nick Woodman, the founder of the ever cool GoPro camera surfs in Peru. Why shouldn't you?
The Billabong Pico Alto Big Wave World Tour #1 took place in Peru this year, crowning Hawaii's Makua Rothman as the winner, event that saw local surfer Gabriel Villain take fourth place. The wave that most likely scored Makua the win, is this one right here:
And now, we can see some of the Pico Alto waves and the wipeouts that happened during this ASP World Tour stop.
Peru's coast is home to some of the best surf in the world. We have already mentioned Pico Alto, Punta Rocas (in Lima), but northern Peru also offers some of the best surfing adventures you can imagine. Chicama, near Trujillo in the north, Máncora, Vichayito, Los Organos, and much more. Lodging abounds and the food is really out of this world. As always, we only recommend drinking bottled water.
If you are planning a surfing trip to Peru and have questions, or need help planning some of your trip, make sure to contact us and we can help guide you in the right direction.
